WWE is about to hit SiriusXM.
The satellite radio giant has signed a deal with the TKO-owned wrestling company to launch a new station, WWE Radio, which will include live audio coverage of premium live WWE events like WrestleMania, and select weekly episodes of shows like RawIn addition to a large number of auxiliary programs.
WWE Radio will take over channel 156 starting July 27, which was Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7.
The launch comes ahead of WWE SummerSlam, one of the company’s signature public shows, which will be available live on the channel with Vic Joseph and Booker T calling in for radio, as well as other programming leading up to the event.
WWE podcasts are produced in partnership with Fanatics Like What do you want to talk about? Hosted by Cody Rhodes.Six Feet Under with Undertaker; What is your story? With Steve McMahon and WWE Now, Raw Recap Hosted by Sam Roberts and Megan Morant will be featured on the channel, as will some of SiriusXM’s existing wrestling shows, including its longtime flagship, Busted open(Hosts Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, and Nick Nemeth); Notsam Wrestling Live(Sam Roberts);Cheap Heat Live (Peter Rosenberg); Hart wins with Natalyaand Off the ropes(Hosted by Raj Desi, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer).
“The WWE Universe is always looking for new ways to engage with WWE, and our partnership with SiriusXM will provide exclusive access, original programming and live event coverage that brings fans closer to the action wherever they are,” said Alex Varga, WWE Executive Vice President.
“We are thrilled to partner with WWE to launch the most comprehensive wrestling audio platform in the industry,” said Jared Fox, senior vice president of sports programming, content marketing and partnerships at SiriusXM. “By combining SiriusXM’s live wrestling programming with world-class WWE events, we provide an unparalleled 24/7 home for the WWE Universe, giving fans a way to listen to every match and stay connected to every story, from wherever they want to listen.”
